HeyRuaHow to say “occasion” in Irish
- Irish:
- ócáid
- English:
- occasion, opportunity, need
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-kawj” /oːkɑːdʲ/
- Plural:
- ócáidí (occasions)
- Genitive singular:
- ócáide, na hócáide (e.g. tábhacht na hócáide, the importance of the occasion)
- Genitive plural:
- ócáidí, na n-ócáidí (e.g. liosta na n-ócáidí, the list of occasions)
What does “ócáid” mean?
“Ócáid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- occasion
- A particular time when something happens, especially a special event or celebration.Also: event, special event, function, celebration.
2 other meanings: opportunity or need
- 2opportunity
- A chance or suitable time to do something, or a reason or excuse for doing it.Also: chance, cause, excuse.
- 3need
- A need or use arising from particular circumstances, as in having occasion for something.Also: use, purpose, requirement.
Other Irish words for occasion: tráth (time)
“Ócáid” with the article
The plural of occasion in Irish is ócáidí. Here is ócáid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ócáid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ócáid, the Irish word for occasion.
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Occasion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for occasion?
The Irish for occasion is ócáid (pronounced “OH-kawj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ócáidí. Depending on context it can also mean opportunity or need.
How do you pronounce ócáid in Irish?
Ócáid is said like “OH-kawj” (IPA /oːkɑːdʲ/).
What is the plural of occasion in Irish?
The plural of ócáid is ócáidí; with the article, na hócáidí means “the occasions”. The genitive plural is ócáidí, as in liosta na n-ócáidí (the list of occasions).
Does ócáid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ócáid can mean occasion, opportunity or need, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ócáid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ócáid (the occasion), a hócáid (her occasion), a n-ócáid (their occasion), na hócáidí (the occasions).
What is the difference between 'ócáid' and 'deis'?
'Ócáid' is mainly an occasion or event, while 'deis' is the usual word for an opportunity or chance: 'Fuair mé deis labhairt leis'.
How do I say 'on the occasion of' in Irish?
Use 'ar ócáid' with the genitive: 'ar ócáid a bhreithlae', on the occasion of his birthday.
